Simon Grayson

Dickov must decide soon - Grayson

BBC News (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008

Blackpool manager Simon Grayson admits he may have to move on to other targets if a move for Paul Dickov does not come off soon.

Gow Signs, Aluko Leaves and more

Sportnetwork (Free subscription) | 09/02/2008

Finally! Alan Gow has signed for Blackpool FC. In yet another messy fashion, Blackpool manager Simon Grayson has finally managed to secure the signature of his long term target. Meanwhile Sone Aluko has left the club and joined Aberdeen full time, Whilst Shaun Barker has made team of the week.

Blackpool in Gow talks

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 09/01/2008

Gow: Weighing up optionsTeamsPlayersBlackpool have had a bid accepted by Rangers for forgotten winger Alan Gow, skysports.com understands. The Championship side are believed to have agreed a fee in the region of £200,000 for the Scotland B international.Seasiders boss Simon Grayson is now locked in talks with Gow in a bid to persuade the player to make the move to Bloomfield Road.However,...

Transfer Latest

Sportnetwork (Free subscription) | 08/28/2008

With the transfer window just around the corner, it's no surprise that there has been a few rumours spreading the rounds. Most fans would agree that a Striker should be top of Simon Grayson's list. Although it would seem that Mo Camera will be sign a loan extension first. Meanwhile Blackpool have let young Simon Wiles leave the club and join Dunfermiline.

Burgess penalty enough for Seasiders

Daily Star (Free subscription) | 08/30/2008

... ball in the net two minutes after the break only for the goal to be ruled out for a foul on Davis.Simon Grayson's side continued to push for a second goal and Burgess turned Michael Svensson before his shot was turned onto the post by another excellent save from Davis.In injury time Dyer played in McGoldrick but his shot cannoned agonisingly off the crossbar as Blackpool held on for...

Burgess penalty enough for Seasiders

Daily Express (Free subscription) | 08/30/2008

... ball in the net two minutes after the break only for the goal to be ruled out for a foul on Davis.Simon Grayson's side continued to push for a second goal and Burgess turned Michael Svensson before his shot was turned onto the post by another excellent save from Davis.In injury time Dyer played in McGoldrick but his shot cannoned agonisingly off the crossbar as Blackpool held on for...

• Burgess penalty enough for Seasiders - Daily Star

Review vs Sheff United

Sportnetwork (Free subscription) | 08/25/2008

Simon Grayson's men returned to triumphantly to an half-full Bloomfield Road this Saturday. Rob Edwards retained the captains armband, despite a return for Shaun Barker. Former Sheffield United player Steve Kabba made his full debut for the Seasiders, scoring Blackpool's only goal.

Preview vs Southampton

Sportnetwork (Free subscription) | 08/29/2008

Preview vs Southampton St MarysBy Rocky64 August 29 2008In search of there first three points of the season, Blackpool will play Southampton tomorrow away from home. Unsurprisingly huge numbers aren't expected to travel, instead pubs across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre will be decked out in tangerine as fans take the game in thanks to Sky Sports. Under Simon Grayson Blackpool have only lost...

Preview vs Norwich

Sportnetwork (Free subscription) | 08/15/2008

... team tomorrow is Shaun Barker and Steve Kabba. Kabba will bring a much needed attacking option to Simon Grayson's side. Whilst Shaun Barker may start despite been only 70-90% fit. Grayson obviously feels that training ground experience will help keep Wes out the game.Kieth Southern is of course out suspended after head butting a Macclesfield player earlier this week. His replacement...

Blackpool take point away from Carrow Road

Sportnetwork (Free subscription) | 08/17/2008

After the devastating opening day defeat, Blackpool made just one change, skipper Keith Southern was suspended after a sending off in midweek at Macclesfield, so David Fox found himself starting, as Simon Grayson looked to add some class and creativity to the middle. Ben Burgess once again found himself playing as the lone striker, and former Norwich keeper Matty Gilks failed to make...

Aluko Makes Blackpool Switch

Birmingham City News (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008

Highly-touted teenager Sone Aluko became the 13th summer signing for Simon Grayson's Blackpool on Saturday.

Blackpool 0-1 Bristol City: Steve Brooker grabs last gasp winner

Mirror.co.uk (Free subscription) | 08/11/2008

... have a 12-month period where I had two knee operations, but I'm raring to go again."Seasiders boss Simon Grayson felt hard done by as his side missed seven good chances to score, the last of which was created by the impressive Adam Hammill, who is on a six-month loan from Liverpool.He admitted: "It was a sucker punch right at the end of a game that we dominated."If we didn't create...

LAST-GASP BROOKER OUT TO GO IT ALO

Mirror.co.uk (Free subscription) | 08/11/2008

... a 12-month period where I had two knee operations, but I'm raring to go again." Seasiders boss Simon Grayson felt hard done by as his side missed seven good chances to score, the last of which was created by the impressive Adam Hammill, who is on a six-month loan from Liverpool. He admitted: "It was a sucker punch right at the end of a game that we dominated. "If we didn't create...

Seasiders snap up Vaughan

Football.co.uk (Free subscription) | 08/05/2008

... to be back and playing for Blackpool." However, Vaughan may have to wait to make his debut for Simon Grayson's side, with the Seasiders still awaiting international clearance to seal the deal. A club spokesman told the Blackpool Gazette: "It could be an issue, but we are in contact with the appropriate people and are very hopeful we can get everything sorted out quickly."

Blackpool fall to another pre season defeat.

Sportnetwork (Free subscription) | 08/04/2008

... opposition. Blackpool trialists John Halls and Steven Pressley made the starting line up, giving Simon Grayson a chance to asses them before deciding on whether to offer them contracts. Pressley partnered Marlon Broomes in the middle of defence, while Halls played at right back wtih Joe Martin on the opposite side. Jermaine Wright played in the middle with Keith Southern and Liverpool...